B1 (means of warning and escape) of Part B (Fire safety) of Schedule 1 to the Building regulations 2010 (as amended), in respect of conversion of a property into self contained flats

Appeals Decision Letters APP/007/002/012

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2013
B1 (means of warning and escape) of Part B (Fire safety) of Schedule 1 to the Building regulations 2010 (as amended), in respect of conversion of a property into self contained flats Download document

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Abstract

Appeal against a council's refusal to relax requirement B1 of the Building Regulations 2010 in respect of the conversion of a two storey residential house with a loft room into three flats. The dispute with the Council concerns a proposed fire escape ladder at the rear of the building.

History

Building act 1984 - Section 39. Issued April 2013.

Subjects

  • Building control, England and Wales
  • Means of escape
  • Building control
  • Building types
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Legal issues and management
  • Special subject areas
  • Fire

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Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

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